"Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you." John 15:16
Brokenness is God's requirement for maximum usefulness. Never tell yourself you are not worthy of being used by God. He uses the broken and bruised more than anyone else because we have testimonies to tell and people to help. Our trials often times are not even about us but for those we will help because of them. Many people are used as vessels to do and complete God's work. He requires many. Have you ever noticed the people that have endured the most pain and tragedy seem to have the most uplifting attitudes? (the young Christian girl, Bethany Hamilton, who lost her one arm to a shark attack while surfing comes to my mind). This young girl was a professional surfer and lost her arm and has continued to compete and be vocal and a movie was even made of her, "Soul Surfer". She bears a powerful testimony for God for what she endured. She was "chosen by God" because she had the public platform to do such. God also uses successful public figures because of their vast audience. Look at Mark Burnett who is the most successful producer and creator of reality television. People curse him for the "reality tv phenomenon" yet God used it for a bigger television project known as The Bible, an epic 10 hour series that is coming to the History Channel on 3-3-13. His success was used for a greater purpose for God called him to make a movie depicting Him. We are all soldiers for God and He uses each and every one of us. I used to sing the lyrics to a song, "Use Me", and I believe the Lord honored that prayer and uses me. It is an honor, a privilege and a duty of ours. Whatever mess you were in let it be used for God's message. You are not a loser. God made your life deliberate. Where you are in your life has been ordained by God for His value and purpose. Seek the Lord for what He would have you do with your brokenness. Use your bruises to heal another. Don't allow your pride to stop you from sharing your story with another. My husband and I say it all the time that we have been through so much that we can honestly relate to so many other hurting. And if it isn't us being used, God will use another, like my sister. She has endured health issues such as infertility and breast cancer...and uses it to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. You are worthy, you are loved and you are special. You were born with a value and a purpose. God does not make mistakes. Don't miss out on your calling because of your self pity or fear. Let God use you in a mighty way today. Amen?!
Thank you for the shout out, sissy! To God be the glory for bringing me through both health issues. He is worthy to be praised!!
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